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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 05:21:07 -0800 (PST), John E Clifford wrote:
> enthymeme.

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enthymeme>:
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An enthymeme is a syllogism (a three-part deductive argument) with an
unstated assumption which must be true for the premises to lead to the
conclusion. In an enthymeme, part of the argument is missing because
it is assumed.

First example: Socrates is mortal because he's human.

The complete syllogism would be the classic:

All humans are mortal. (major premise - assumed)
Socrates is human. (minor premise - stated)
Therefore, Socrates is mortal. (conclusion - stated)
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Objection withdrawn, Your Honour.

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